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Colorblindness May Obscure Bladder Cancer Clues and Raise Mortality Risk
health27 days ago

Colorblindness May Obscure Bladder Cancer Clues and Raise Mortality Risk

Stanford Medicine analyzed large electronic health records via the TriNetX platform and found colorblind individuals diagnosed with bladder cancer had a 52% higher risk of death over 20 years compared with color-normal patients, likely due to delayed detection of blood in urine. The effect was not seen for colorectal cancer. The study suggests clinicians consider color vision differences in screening and encourage urine testing when suspicion arises; the researchers note possible undercounting and call for further investigation.

via SciTechDaily|
#bladder-cancer#cancer-survival#color-vision-deficiency
Twenty Years of Cancer Advances Raise U.S. Five-Year Survival to 70%
science1 month ago

Twenty Years of Cancer Advances Raise U.S. Five-Year Survival to 70%

A 75th American Cancer Society Cancer Statistics report shows the U.S. five-year cancer survival rate has risen to about 70% (7‑in‑10) thanks to earlier detection and new treatments like immune checkpoint therapy and CAR‑T cell therapy. Survival has improved across cancers (breast 92%, melanoma 95%, prostate 98%), with leukemia and non‑Hodgkin lymphoma up ~20% and 18% and pancreatic and liver cancers also rising (to 13% and 22%). Myeloma and lung cancer survival have climbed to 62% and 15–28%, while late-stage survival now averages 35% (up from 17%). The death rate has fallen about 34% since 1991, saving roughly 4.8 million lives by 2023 — achievements driven by diagnosis, screening, and innovative therapies rather than a cure.

via Good News Network|
#cancer-research#cancer-survival#car-t
US hits 70% five-year cancer survival milestone
health1 month ago

US hits 70% five-year cancer survival milestone

New data from the American Cancer Society show seven in 10 U.S. cancer patients survive at least five years after diagnosis (based on 2015–2021 data), marking a historic milestone driven by advances like immunotherapy and targeted therapies, earlier detection, and reduced smoking; the report credits ongoing research for preventing thousands of deaths since the 1990s, but notes rising colorectal cancer rates in younger adults, persistent disparities, and concerns about funding cuts and screening disruptions that could affect future progress.

via NBC News|
#american-cancer-society#cancer-survival#five-year-survival
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines enhance cancer treatment and survival
health4 months ago

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines enhance cancer treatment and survival

New research suggests that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines may boost survival rates in patients with advanced lung and skin cancers when administered within 100 days of starting immunotherapy, potentially paving the way for a universal cancer vaccine. The findings, based on patient data and mouse experiments, are preliminary but promising, prompting plans for further clinical trials.

via ScienceDaily|
#cancer-survival#covid-19#health
Lung Cancer Diagnosis: A Life-Altering Moment
health4 months ago

Lung Cancer Diagnosis: A Life-Altering Moment

A woman with stage three lung cancer in Bournemouth is seeking private treatment costing over £80,000 after being told NHS can only provide palliative care, as her prognosis was initially very poor. She views private treatment as a hope for better survival chances, and her community is fundraising to support her. The Department of Health emphasizes ongoing investment and efforts to fast-track promising treatments.

via BBC|
#cancer-survival#fundraising#health
Exercise and Anti-Inflammatory Diet Significantly Improve Cancer Survival Rates
health8 months ago

Exercise and Anti-Inflammatory Diet Significantly Improve Cancer Survival Rates

A major international study found that a modest exercise program for colon cancer patients can significantly reduce the risk of death and cancer recurrence, suggesting that physical activity should be integrated into treatment plans. The trial involved 889 patients and showed that those who exercised had better long-term outcomes, with ongoing research exploring the mechanisms behind these benefits.

via BBC|
#cancer-survival#clinical-trial#colon-cancer